Sunday, February 27, 2011

How to tie a simple double coin knot

The Complete Book of KnotsThe Double Coin Knot, also called Josephine knot, looks like two overlapping traditional styled Chinese coins which are round with a square hole in the center. This decorative knot has many applications. It can be tied with different colored threads to make attractive patterns or tied with double strands to add to its beauty. But it is not a tight knot.

Step 1 Take thread, fold a loop with right strand (end A). 
Step 2. Fold left strand over right loop and down the strand (end A).
Step 3. Weave the right strand (end B) over, under, over and under four strands. Then adjust strands and the knot is complete.